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Emerging Architecture: Discover the Work of Five Leading Studios in the City of Córdoba, Argentina

In the architectural production of Argentina in recent years, numerous offices have emerged that, through their practice, explorations, and works, have gained relevance within the contemporary discipline. It is important to highlight that many young architects, even with nascent careers in terms of built work, have managed to establish themselves, demonstrating a unique voice and a defined imprint in their work.

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The Finnish Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Architecture as a Collaborative Endeavour

Archinfo, the Information Centre for Finnish Architecture, has announced the theme, curator, and exhibition team for the Pavilion of Finland at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition, titled "The Pavilion – Architecture of Stewardship", will focus on the diverse labor involved in constructing and maintaining architecture, from design contributions by architectural workers and engineers to the efforts of construction workers, restoration architects, maintenance staff, and cleaners, all of whom play vital roles in the creation and upkeep of the built environment. Curated by Ella Kaira and Matti Jänkälä from the Helsinki-based architecture practice Vokal, it will use Alvar and Elissa Aalto's Pavilion of Finland to explore architecture as a collaborative endeavor.

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Lina Ghotmeh Wins Competition to Redesign British Museum’s Western Range

The British Museum has announced that Paris-based Lina Ghotmeh Architecture (LGA) has been selected to lead the redesign of its Western Range galleries. This decision follows a rigorous international competition, marking a significant milestone in the Museum's Masterplan, a long-term initiative to modernize its Bloomsbury site while maintaining its historic integrity. The project will be one of the most extensive cultural redevelopments globally, covering approximately 15,650 square meters, including a third of the museum's gallery space.

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What Happens When BIG Design, D5 Rendering, and AI Collide? Simple: Creative Magic

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Designing the next 'wow' project? It's like trying to catch lightning in a bottle—except with BIG and D5 Render, you're handed the jar. Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), a global leader in architecture, is renowned for its bold designs and commitment to innovation. Constantly exploring new tools, BIG pushes the boundaries of design technology to optimize workflows and enhance creativity. With iconic projects worldwide, BIG has redefined architectural storytelling. By leveraging D5 Render's all-in-one platform, the firm has optimized its real-time design and visualization workflow, combining D5 rendering, animation, and AI to bring concepts to life with exceptional speed and precision.

Bofill Taller de Arquitectura Designs Mixed-Use Towers and a Seaside Resort in Albania

Architecture has been at the center of a transformation process in Albania, particularly significant in Tirana, its capital city. In 2017, the winning project for the Tirana 2030 Masterplan was unveiled, designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, UNLAB, and IND [Inter.National.Design] as part of a competition organized by the Ministry of Urban Development. Aiming to give Tirana a new metropolitan dimension while promoting and preserving green spaces, the strategy integrates a system of open spaces, natural elements, and strategic projects at key points in the city. The multidisciplinary Catalan firm Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has contributed to this transformation with two mixed-use towers in Tirana and a resort project in the coastal town of Dhërmi, reflecting the distinctive aesthetic of Ricardo Bofill's work.

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Uzbekistan’s 2025 Venice Biennale Pavilion to Explore Soviet-Era Solar Furnace and Modernist Legacy

Uzbekistan has officially announced that architecture studio GRACE, led by curators Ekaterina Golovatyuk and Giacomo Cantoni, will oversee the country's National Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition- La Biennale di Venezia in 2025. The exhibition, titled A Matter of Radiance, will explore Uzbekistan's modernist architectural legacy in response to the Biennale's overarching theme, "Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective."

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“The Kind of Architecture I Try to Achieve Is a Rainbow:” In Conversation With Kengo Kuma

In my 2008 interview with Kengo Kuma in Manhattan—the Tokyo-based architect was in town for a lecture at Cooper Union and to oversee the construction of a house renovation in nearby Connecticut— he summarized the intention of his work for me, "The closest image to the kind of architecture I try to achieve is a rainbow." The architect designs his buildings as a chef would prepare a salad or a florist arrange a bouquet of flowers—by carefully selecting ingredients according to their size, shape, and texture. He then tests whether they should touch, overlap, or keep a distance to let the airflow pass through. The process is closer to a trial-and-error scientific experiment rather than an artistic exercise in projecting visionary forms and images. Although his buildings surely look strikingly artistic and utterly breathtaking. They are both precise and loose, primitive and refined, material and transient. The architect's fascination with materiality is startling, and despite having completed many dozens of buildings all over the world over the course of his distinctive career, in our conversation last month over Zoom, Kuma told me, "I stand at the beginning of a long process of material exploration."

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Architectural Visionaries: Celebrating Unbuilt Ideas with Buildner’s 2024 Winning Lineup

Buildner has announced the results of Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2024, the inaugural competition in an exciting new annual series celebrating architectural design that has yet to be realized. With a generous 100,000 EUR prize fund, this competition provides a platform for architects and designers to showcase their most inspiring unbuilt projects, whether conceptual, published, unpublished, or fully developed.

Visit Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025 competition site for details on the open 2025 edition.

Foster + Partners Unveils Masterplan to Transform Former Industrial Site in Constanța, Romania

Foster + Partners has developed a masterplan for a 38-hectare former industrial site in the heart of Constanța, a port city in Romania's Dobrogea region. The design transforms the site into a "city within a city," incorporating cultural and educational buildings, retail, entertainment, sports and leisure facilities, public parks, and botanical gardens. The project aims to reconnect the urban landscape and enhance the city's experience. The proposal is rooted in Constanța's history, from its Greek and Roman origins to its more recent industrial heritage.

Tatiana Bilbao, Alison Brooks, Michel Rojkind and Jun'ya Ishigami Among Architects Elevated to AIA Honorary Fellowship

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), a professional organization dedicated to supporting architects and advancing the field of architecture, has announced the elevation of 93 architects to its College of Fellows. This recognition is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the profession and society. This year's class includes 83 AIA member-architects and 10 international architects granted Honorary Fellowship. The newly elevated Fellows will be recognized at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025 (AIA25) in Boston.

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Among the Honorary Fellows are Tatiana Bilbao (Mexico), Alison Brooks (United Kingdom), Jun'ya Ishigami (Japan), Kain Bon Albert Chan (China), Hu Li (China), Lyndon Uykim Neri (China), Michel Rojkind (Mexico), Masaharu Rokushika (Japan), Brinda Somaya (India), and Kerstin Thompson (Australia), recognized for their contributions to the global architectural landscape.

Exploring High-Rise Innovations: 8 Conceptual Towers Redefining Urban Density from the ArchDaily Community

As cities grow and available land becomes more limited, high-rise architecture plays an important role in addressing urban density while shaping new ways of living and working. Tall buildings are evolving beyond their traditional functions to integrate environmental strategies, enhance public engagement, and contribute to the urban fabric. Architects are exploring new materials, energy-efficient technologies, and spatial configurations that make towers more adaptable to their surroundings. Some projects incorporate green spaces and shared amenities to create a stronger connection between the built environment and its users, while others introduce innovative construction techniques to improve sustainability and efficiency.

Among this selection of projects submitted by the ArchDaily community, The Residences at 1428 Brickell by Arquitectonica in Miami, United States introduces a solar-powered facade that contributes to the building's energy needs. In Dubai, UAE, AVA by SOMA creates a transition from the city into a more enclosed, water-defined environment with a focus on luxury living. In Bangkok, Thailand, HAS Design and Research proposes the Bangkok Civic Center Tower as a new type of public space, combining green landscapes with mirrored surfaces to connect the city with nature. These projects reflect different approaches to vertical architecture and highlight how designers are responding to the challenges and opportunities of dense urban environments.

Keys to Bamboo Engineering in Structural Design: The Case of Panyaden Hall

In the heart of Chiang Mai, a city rich in history and the cultural heritage of northern Thailand, the Panyaden Hall, completed in 2017, carries a story of technical innovation and reverence for tradition, brought to life through bamboo. Combining centuries-old Thai craftsmanship with modern design solutions, the project reflects the ethos of Chiangmai Life Architects, a firm devoted to elevating natural materials to their highest potential. In this article, we will explore some of the contemporary structural solutions applied to this iconic project, further revealing bamboo's true potential and inviting a fresh perspective on sustainable architecture and bamboo engineering.

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Dubai has evolved from a humble trading port into a global metropolis renowned for its futuristic skyline and pioneering architectural feats. In the early 20th century, its landscape was shaped by traditional Arab homes featuring internal courtyards and wind towers, designed to endure the harsh arid climate. The discovery of oil in the 1960s marked a turning point, triggering rapid urbanization. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, a surge in construction, fueled by oil revenues, led to the rise of concrete tower blocks and low-rise apartment complexes, accommodating an influx of expatriates drawn to UAE's booming economy. By the 21st century, the UAE witnessed unparalleled architectural advancements. Landmark projects like the Burj Khalifa—the world's tallest building—and the Palm Jumeirah—an artificial archipelago—transformed the country's skyline, solidifying the UAE's reputation as a global hub of architectural ambition and innovation.

This rapid growth has also brought diverse challenges across the UAE, particularly in housing and the difficulty of ensuring dignified living conditions for the working class. Dubai serves as a striking example of how urban expansion has transformed the country, but different geographies and regions within the UAE have distinct needs, shaped by their local environments and communities. The House of the Future competition—organized by Buildner in partnership with the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme—calls on visionaries to rethink residential architecture across the UAE. With submissions open until April 30, the competition offers a platform for bold ideas that could shape the homes of tomorrow, addressing the varied demands of different locations.

Exploring MVRDV's Mega Mat: A Recycled Plastic Installation for Bangkok Design Week 2025

MVRDV has recently completed Mega Mat, a temporary installation for public gatherings and performances made from recycled plastic mats. Created for Bangkok Design Week, the joint goal of the architects and the Thai Creative Economic Agency was to design a space that also raises awareness about plastic waste and recycling in Thailand. The result is an infographic public space that, in addition to featuring bright, eye-catching colors, follows a color-coded system to organize information about the country's plastic waste processing. Mega Mat takes recycled plastic to reinterpret an everyday household item: the Sua, or mat, on which Thai families have been sitting for generations. This fresh take on a familiar object showcases the potential of using recycled plastic in daily life, embodied in a versatile public space now installed in the heart of Bangkok.

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AFF Architekten Receives DAM Preis 2025 for Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany

The DAM Preis 2025, presented by the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM), has been awarded to AFF Architekten for their project, Spore Haus, in Berlin. As one of Germany's most recognized architecture awards, the DAM Preis highlights significant contributions to contemporary architectural practice. This year's winner, Spore Haus, was selected for its "thoughtful design and careful integration" into the urban context, as well as its contribution to public life.

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'Reflective Intelligences': Chile’s Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Explores the Political Significance of the Roundtable on Architecture and Its Relationship with AI

Out of 45 participating submissions for Chile's Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, the winning proposal has been recently announced. 'Reflective Intelligence,' the curatorial project by Serena Dambrosio, architect, researcher, and lecturer at the Politecnico di Milano and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Nicolás Díaz Bejarano, architect, researcher, lecturer, and PhD candidate in Architecture and Urban Studies at UC Chile; and Linda Schilling, architect, urban designer, and educator working between Santiago and London.

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